Visonic Ltd. TOWER12AM Manuel D’Utilisation

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TOWER 10 AM, TOWER 12 AM [GRADE 3]

 

 

 

Anti-Masking PIR  and Dual technology (PIR/MW) Mirror Detectors - 
Installation instructions 

Detectores de espejo (PIR/MW) Doble Tecnología y Anti-Masking 

Detectores de Espelho PIR e Dupla Tecnologia (PIR/MW) Anti-
Mascara. Instruções de Instalação 

EN: Yellow, red & green LEDs

SP:  LEDs amarillo, rojo y verde

PT:   LEDs amarelo, vermelho e verde

Figure 1 - TOWER 10 AM / TOWER 12 AM 

 

ENGLISH 

The  TOWER 10 AM PIR and TOWER 12 AM Dual Technology are 
professional vandal resistance Anti-Masking detectors designed for 
large commercial and industrial  applications providing wide coverage 
with superior resistance to harsh environment, employing several 
revolutionary patented technologies

. 

Both detectors comply with EN 

50131 Grade 3. 
Features: 
• V-slot recessed small window technology (patent pending) for 

extreme mechanical robustness and protection from false alarms 
(patent pending). 

• "Obsidian Black Mirrors"™ and "Elliptic / Parabolic Mirror" 

technology providing over 15,000 LUX resistance to white light and 
multiple-solid curtain pattern with 50% better sensitivity than 
comparable mirror optics (several patents pending). 

• Adaptive Active Infra-Red Anti-Masking technology providing the 

most advanced reliable protection against intentional masking 
attempts (patent pending). 

•  Optional interchangeable Long-Range Curtain mirror providing 35m 

x 2.5m (115ft x 8.2ft) coverage for TOWER-10 and 25 x 2m (82 x 
6.5ft) coverage for TOWER-12. 

•  Installer friendly features: 

Built-in selectable E.O.L. resistors for alarm, trouble and tamper outputs. 
Plug-in terminals attached to base for easy pre-wiring. 
Unique sliding closing mechanism with captive screw. 
Extended mounting height 1.5 - 4m (5 - 13 ft.). 
Low supply voltage indication. 
Remote controlled walk-test input. 
Optional mounting brackets. 
Selectable range adapted to the protected area size by use of a 
Range Selector (TOWER 12 AM). 

•  Microprocessor controlled, digital TMR signal processing with dual-

slope digital temperature compensation.  

•  Front and Back tamper. 
•  True "Creep zone" down looking optics. 
•  Pet immunity (18Kg/40lb) using a special "pet mask". 
•  Built-in auto diagnostic for both PIR and microwave detectors. 

Mirror Types (see Fig. 2) 

Wide Angle  

Long Range Curtain 

25mx30m / 90º 

35m / 5º   

25m / 5º  

11 curtains 

6  curtains 

1 curtain 
1 curtain 

1 or 2 

LR 

Method: Surface, corner or at 45º to wall. 
Height: 1.5 - 4m (5-13 ft.) without bracket. 

Vertical adjustment: Angled base surface provides three tilt 

 

adjustments according to mounting height and coverage range.  
ELECTRICAL 
Sensors type:  

PIR: dual element low noise pyroelectric sensor. 
MW: X-Band Doppler module.  

For UK - 10.687 Ghz, for EU / USA – 10.525 Ghz. 

Supply voltage: 8 – 16 VDC.  
Low voltage detection: If input voltage is below 7.5 VDC.  
Supply current:  

Standby @ 12 VDC: 12mA (TOWER 10 AM). 15 mA (TOWER 12). 
Maximum: 14mA (TOWER 10 AM). 18 mA (TOWER 12). 

Alarm period: 2 to 3 sec. 

Masking detection delay: 30 sec. 
Remote LED enable input (TST): High impedance input. Affects 
LEDs operation only if internal LEDs selector is set to OFF. 
Outputs:  

Alarm output: Solid State Relay. NC, 100 mA / 30 V, 35 ohm 
maximum internal resistance. "Open" for 2 – 3 sec. in case of 
alarm, masking event or complete power failure. 
Trouble output: Solid State Relay. NC, 100 mA / 30 VDC, 35 ohm 
maximum internal resistance. "Open" in case of auto-diagnostic 
failure, Anti-Mask event, low voltage or complete power failure. 
Tamper output: NC switch, 50mA / 30 VDC. "Open" by opening 
detector’s cover or removing it from mounting surface. 

Built-in End Of Line resistors circuit: Selectable serial resistors for 
each of the three outputs. Resistors values: 0 Ohm (Factory default), 
1K, 2.2K, 4.7K, 5.6K Ohm (see figure 5). 
LED indications:

Indication 

TOWER 10 AM 

TOWER 12 

Event / status 

Red flashing 

Low voltage 

Yellow + Red  

flashing alternately 

Yellow + Red  + Green 

flashing alternately 

Warm-up 

(60sec.) 

Yellow + Red flashing simultaneously 

Self-test failure 

Yellow  ON 

AM detection 

Red ON 

ALARM 

--- 

Green flashing 

PIR detection 

--- 

Green ON 

MW detection 

Warm-up time: 60 sec.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL 
Operating Temperature: –20°C to 55°C   (-4°F to 131°F). 
Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) 
RFI Protection: Greater than 20 V/m (up to 2 GHz). 
Housing: IP41 and  IK04 . 

 

Dimensions: 160x77x47mm (6-5/16 x 3 x 1-13/16 in.) 
Optional ACCESSORIES:  
BR-1: Surface mounted swivel bracket, adjustable 30° down and 45° 
left/45° right.  
BR-2: BR-1 with a corner adapter  
BR-3: BR-1 with a ceiling adapter 
CURTAIN-10/12: Interchangeable long range 35m/5°  curtain mirror 
PET-10/12: Pet mask provides 18Kg/40Lb pet immune for wide angle 
mirror only. 
Standards: 

Designed to comply with EN50131-1 Grade 3 / Class II, 
EN50131-2-2, EN50131-2-4, EN300440, EN301489, EN60950.  
Belgium standard TO14A.  
France standard NF C 48-225, C 48-433, C 48-435. 

(See figure 3) 

(See figure 4 & 5). 

(See figure 5)

Optional for TOWER-10 AM -

 

See figure 6. For long range mirror, the 

COUNT (counter) jumper should be set to "LR" position (see fig. 5). 

For pet immunity (up to 18Kg/40lb), a special "pet mask" model PET 
10/12 should be mounted on the mirror (see figure 6, step 4a).